The Kingdom's production of plastic reached over 1.7 million tons last year

Investments into Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical sector have reached a staggering SR 3.6 trillion ($ 0.96), making the Kingdom a primary source of material for related products such as packaging and plastic. Domestic plastics production alone topped 1.7 million tons last year, while on the packaging front the Kingdom currently holds a 70 percent share of the entire Gulf market.

The 2014 edition of Saudi Plastic & Petrochem[2], the 11th International Plastics and Petrochemicals Trade Fair, and Saudi Print & Pack[3] — the 11th International Trade Exhibition for Printing and Packaging Technologies — will gather decision-makers, industrialists, developers, other professionals and investors to unveil leading business and investment opportunities as the Kingdom maintains its dominance in the petrochemicals space.

The two events — collectively referred to as Saudi PPPP — are into their 11th year and combine to form the largest marketplace for plastics, petrochemical, printing and packaging products, machinery and services in the Middle East. They will be held from Feb. 17 to 20, 2014 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.[4]

Saudi PPPP 2014 will showcase the diverse products, services and technologies of exhibitors from 16 countries within over 20,000 sqm of prime exhibition space that will feature 9 country pavilions as well.

"Saudi PPPP 2014 will reflect the outstanding growth of Saudi Arabia’s petrochemicals industry over the past few years. It is an important platform for industry leaders, stakeholders and investors to interact and explore the latest and most innovative solutions currently available in the global markets to meet their needs," said Zeyad Al-Rukban, assistant general manager, Riyadh Exhibitions Company. "The combined shows also affirm the KSA’s prominent status in the regional and global markets and fosters energetic and productive discussions on the current state and future of the Saudi petrochemicals sector."